Dear Mr. Khan,

This is in response to your post #70. 

It appears that you have not kept up with the discussion on this topic. 

In no way, shape or form, I have tried to justify the hooligan acts of one place (or people) while supporting the same, taking place at another location. 

The point that I have tried to make (which you have obviously missed) is that violence and riots are often the outcome of socio-economic consequences and not necessarily driven by religious ideologies. However, I have also pointed this out that on times, some religious leaders, politicians or local warlords may use religion to exploit the uneducated masses to further their own agendas by causing chaos in the society.  

I have also tried to make the point that when the non-Muslims are responsible for riots, it is just a news about the riots. But, when Muslims are engaged in similar manner, often their religion is held responsible for their actions. Which, I oppose very strongly. 

In one of my earlier posts under the same topic, I had expressed that if Prophet Mohammad was here to see the controversial cartoons, he would have simply laughed at the whole affair and most probably would have prayed to God for their guidance and His forgiveness.  

Please check the earlier posts.  

Regards,

Javed I. Chaudry